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mehsi's review against another edition
3.0
Wel, dit was uiteindelijk toch niet zo goed als ik had gehoopt. De korte stukjes waren grappig en ik lag regelmatig dubbel (en ik heb er heel veel gedeeld met mijn vriend), maar die langere stukjes? Sorry, die vond ik dus helemaal niks en ik verveelde me heel snel. Het kwam ook doordat het gewoon voelde alsof het nergens heen ging. Ja, het had een thema, maar het voelde meer aan alsof iemand een lange speech aan het vertellen was (zonder adem te halen) en dan opeens de draad kwijtraakte dan een leuke anekdote/verhaaltje. Dus voor die trek ik 1.5 punt af en krijgt het boek 3 sterren.
nahlaaly56's review against another edition
5.0
Funny, sentimental, and just tugs at my heartstrings as a mom. Loved it, and wished it was longer.
jenhurst's review against another edition
3.0
I’m disappointed with this. I didn’t think it was as funny or charming as I think most people would.
lonelyasfranz's review against another edition
5.0
Really quite exceedingly good. My faith is restored after the letdown that was A Man Called Ove. I feel like this captured the idea of it in a far better way.
jansbookcorner's review against another edition
3.0
A fun book that most parents can relate to at least part of.
katykelly's review against another edition
5.0
Some snort-out-your-drink moments, a lot of the parenting advice/stories rings true.
Backman really lays his own life bare here, a few secrets and anecdotes from his own family's vaults, as he speaks to his baby son in chapters that give him all the advice he'll need for when he's older.
The audiobook highlights the hilarity of the author's compositions, the narrator bringing his work to life with gusto. I laughed aloud while walking and driving at times.
From the joys of 'poop' (though I disagree with the author over the centrality of this to the life of the new parent - for me it was feeds that everything rested on), the book takes in various topics including finding a life partner and various milestones of parenthood, as well as more general life advice. Backman tells stories of his own marriage and life, making this part biography as he also makes this a future guide for his child.
I've already recommended this to friends with children or who are planning on having them. It's a joyous and lively listen, a lot of it rings true, and for parents it would be just as useful as any of the parenting books out there.
With thanks to Nudge Books for providing a sample Audible copy.
Backman really lays his own life bare here, a few secrets and anecdotes from his own family's vaults, as he speaks to his baby son in chapters that give him all the advice he'll need for when he's older.
The audiobook highlights the hilarity of the author's compositions, the narrator bringing his work to life with gusto. I laughed aloud while walking and driving at times.
From the joys of 'poop' (though I disagree with the author over the centrality of this to the life of the new parent - for me it was feeds that everything rested on), the book takes in various topics including finding a life partner and various milestones of parenthood, as well as more general life advice. Backman tells stories of his own marriage and life, making this part biography as he also makes this a future guide for his child.
I've already recommended this to friends with children or who are planning on having them. It's a joyous and lively listen, a lot of it rings true, and for parents it would be just as useful as any of the parenting books out there.
With thanks to Nudge Books for providing a sample Audible copy.
redbeard92's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
4.5
Read this book as the father of a 4 year old and 2 year old. This book tugged at my heart strings and I was so glad to read it. One of those books that makes you want to be a better father.